All materials will be available in the conference room inside the main office starting at 6:45am.
Please pick up your testing books, answer sheets and pencils by 7:05am.
Once you complete the seating chart, you can tear off the back page of your handbook. Please turn that in to Mike or Stacy. You will return the materials to Mike Heidelberg, Stacy Slomko or Marlin Guzman once your room is finished. They will be on the third floor to collect materials. Do not leave your classroom unattended.
Before distributing test materials, post the following in a place visible to all students: ·Perth Amboy High School’ssix-digit code is 311185 ·Your school's address - 300 Eagle Ave Perth Amboy NJ 08861 ·Test date - October 14, 2009 ·Start time (to be filled in later) ·Stop time (to be filled in later) ·Break (to be filled in later)
PLEASE INFORM STUDENTS THAT THEY MUST TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND KEEP THEM OFF FOR THE ENTIRE TEST. CELL PHONES MUST NOT BE VISIBLE DURING THE TEST.
Please be considerate of the students and place your phone on vibrate as well.
The schedule for the test is as follows: 7:05-7:15am - students enter and go to testing rooms
7:15am-7:35am - gridding of answer sheets (distribute booklets, calculators, and pencils) PLEASE COMPLETE A SEATING CHART INDICATING WHERE EACH STUDENT IS LOCATED IN THE TESTING ROOM. THIS SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH YOUR MATERIALS. 7:35am-8:00am section 1 (25 minutes)
8:00am-8:25am section 2 (25 minutes)
8:25am-8:30am BREAK (5 minutes)
8:30am-8:55am section 3 (25 minutes)
8:55am-9:20am section 4 (25 minutes)
9:20am-9:21am STRETCH BREAK (1 minute)
9:21am-9:51am section 5 (30 minutes) Collect materials and return to M.H., S.S., or M.G. on the 3rd floor. Procedures to follow during the PSAT/NMSQT administration During the test please follow the steps below as you administer the PSAT/NMSQT. Distributing test materials to students ·Remove the test materials from the plastic bags and give one test book and one answer sheet to each student. Keep one answer sheet and one test book for use in giving instructions. ·Make sure that no one opens a test book until told to do so. ·Allow enough time for students to read the information on the front cover.
·To facilitate return of test books with score reports in December: oHave students put additional information (e.g., homeroom) under their name on the test book cover. They are given back their test booklet when the results come back.
Student information requested on the answer sheet The PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet asks students about their: ·Grade average for all academic subjects ·Racial/ethnic group ·Language background ·Desire to participate in Student Search Service® (SSS®) ·Religion ·College major
Encourage your students to sign up for Student Search Service by selecting this option on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet, so they can take advantage of this convenient and easy way to learn more about their college opportunities.
Some of the information that students provide will help the College Board ensure that tests are fair for all groups. Some of it can help colleges, universities, nonprofit educational opportunity organizations, and some scholarship programs provide relevant information for college planning.
The section on the answer sheet marked "Questions to Determine Entry to National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs" must be completed in order for NMSC to determine if students meet requirements to enter its scholarship programs. This applies to all JUNIORS. Reading the script ·Read aloud all the directions printed in bold within the boxes. ·Read slowly enough to give students time to fill in their identifying information. Pause wherever four dots appear to allow students time to follow instructions. ·Instructions outside boxes are for you and should not be read aloud. Do not deviate from these directions or answer any questions regarding the content of the test. ·DO NOT TRANSLATE THE INSTRUCTIONS OR QUESTIONS AT ANY POINT DURING TESTING. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE COLLEGE BOARD. Calculator use These points serve as additional reminders: ·Although each math question can be answered without a calculator, a scientific or graphing calculator is permitted and recommended. ·Sharing calculators is not permitted. ·Calculators with QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypads, with paper tape, that make noise or "talk," or that require an electrical outlet are prohibited. ·Students can be dismissed from the test and their scores can be canceled if they use prohibited calculators. During the test Walk around the room frequently to make sure that all students are: ·Working on the correct section of the test ·Marking answers in the appropriate section of the answer sheet ·Using calculators on math sections only
Be alert and attentive at all times while students are testing and during breaks. Do not read, grade papers, or perform any other activity not directly related to administering the test. Breaks There will be a 5-minute break after Section 2 and a short 1-minute stretch break after Section 4. Cell phones must remain turned off during breaks.
During the 5-minute break, students may go to the restroom, but under no circumstances should large groups of test-takers be allowed to leave the room.
During the break, ensure that students do not: ·Leave the test room without permission ·Remove test materials from the room ·Look at the test ·Use a telephone ·
Text Box: Coaches will monitor restrooms and halls. Do not leave a test room or test materials unattended.
Refer to unauthorized aids
Steps to take after the PSAT/NMSQT After testing is complete, testing administrators should follow the steps below: 1. Collect test materials. ·Collect an answer sheet and test book from each student. ·Count the materials to make sure you have one answer sheet and one test book from every student. ·Check that school codes and grade levels have been filled in correctly. Take the time to flip through answer sheets to make sure students gridded their grade levels and school codes properly. This is critical for the accuracy of your school's reports.
2. Return test materials to Michael Heidelberg, Stacy Slomko or Marlin Guzman who will be in the hallways on the third floor to collect materials.
After testing is complete and the materials have been counted, sorted and returned, please: ·Thank students for their cooperation and inform them that they will be heading to period 4 once the rooms are dismissed. ·Remind students about test security—students may not discuss the test until they receive their score reports in December
The presentation regarding the PSAT administration should take approximately 5 minutes. If you would prefer me to come see you during the day (common planning, lunch, prep, duty) to quickly go over your responsibilities, I would be happy to accommodate. Please let me know your preference ASAP.
You have been selected to administer the PSAT during periods 1-4 on October 14. All sophomores at PAHS will be tested and approximately 125 juniors. All testing will take place on the third floor during these periods. There will be a very brief overview of your role as the testing administrator on Monday, October 12 after 8th period and again after 9th period in the auditorium. As per administration, you will need to attend one of these training sessions.
Coaches will provide relief during periods 2-4 should you require a quick break. If you have a 4th period lunch, I have arranged for someone to cover your testing room so you can eat at your normal time. All of you will be trained accordingly so this goes off as smoothly as possible. This is a huge undertaking and I appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, please email me!
~Rebecca McLelland-Crawley
---Original Message-----
From: McLelland: Rebecca Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 1:44 PM
To: *HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPT
Subject: PSAT booklets
Good afternoon! There are many copies of the College Board's informational booklets still in room 217A. Please distribute these booklets ASAP to ALL of your 10th grade students and remind them that ALL 10th graders are taking the PSAT on October 14 during periods 1-4.
Good morning! You have been selected to administer the PSAT during periods 1-4 on October 14. All sophomores at PAHS will be tested and approximately 125 juniors. All testing will take place on the third floor during these periods. There will be a very brief overview of your role as the testing administrator on Monday, October 12 after 8th period and again after 9th period in the auditorium. As per administration, you will need to attend one of these training sessions. Coaches will provide relief during periods 2-4 should you require a quick break. If you have a 4th period lunch, I have arranged for someone to cover your testing room so you can eat at your normal time. All of you will be trained accordingly so this goes off as smoothly as possible. This is a huge undertaking and I appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, please email me!
~Rebecca McLelland-Crawley
The third floor has been selected as a testing site for the PSAT Exam. We will be seeking your cooperation to help this event run smoothly. Unfortunately, periods 1-3 classes must be reassigned to temporary locations. The tentative schedule and assignments for freshman at the Main Campus are described below:
• Students will come to the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:30
• Period 2, students will have a meeting with their class advisor in the auditorium
• Period 3, students will watch a movie with assignment
Please pick up your testing books, answer sheets and pencils by 7:05am.
Once you complete the seating chart, you can tear off the back page of your handbook. Please turn that in to Mike or Stacy.
You will return the materials to Mike Heidelberg, Stacy Slomko or Marlin Guzman once your room is finished. They will be on the third floor to collect materials. Do not leave your classroom unattended.
Before distributing test materials, post the following in a place visible to all students:
· Perth Amboy High School’s six-digit code is 311185
· Your school's address - 300 Eagle Ave Perth Amboy NJ 08861
· Test date - October 14, 2009
· Start time (to be filled in later)
· Stop time (to be filled in later)
· Break (to be filled in later)
Please be considerate of the students and place your phone on vibrate as well.
The schedule for the test is as follows:
7:05-7:15am - students enter and go to testing rooms
7:15am-7:35am - gridding of answer sheets (distribute booklets, calculators, and pencils)
PLEASE COMPLETE A SEATING CHART INDICATING WHERE EACH STUDENT IS LOCATED IN THE TESTING ROOM. THIS SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH YOUR MATERIALS.
7:35am-8:00am section 1 (25 minutes)
8:00am-8:25am section 2 (25 minutes)
8:25am-8:30am BREAK (5 minutes)
8:30am-8:55am section 3 (25 minutes)
8:55am-9:20am section 4 (25 minutes)
9:20am-9:21am STRETCH BREAK (1 minute)
9:21am-9:51am section 5 (30 minutes)
Collect materials and return to M.H., S.S., or M.G. on the 3rd floor.
Procedures to follow during the PSAT/NMSQT administration
During the test please follow the steps below as you administer the PSAT/NMSQT.
Distributing test materials to students
· Remove the test materials from the plastic bags and give one test book and one answer sheet to each student. Keep one answer sheet and one test book for use in giving instructions.
· Make sure that no one opens a test book until told to do so.
· Allow enough time for students to read the information on the front cover.
· To facilitate return of test books with score reports in December:
o Have students put additional information (e.g., homeroom) under their name on the test book cover. They are given back their test booklet when the results come back.
Student information requested on the answer sheet
The PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet asks students about their:
· Grade average for all academic subjects
· Racial/ethnic group
· Language background
· Desire to participate in Student Search Service® (SSS®)
· Religion
· College major
Some of the information that students provide will help the College Board ensure that tests are fair for all groups. Some of it can help colleges, universities, nonprofit educational opportunity organizations, and some scholarship programs provide relevant information for college planning.
The section on the answer sheet marked "Questions to Determine Entry to National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Programs" must be completed in order for NMSC to determine if students meet requirements to enter its scholarship programs. This applies to all JUNIORS.
Reading the script
· Read aloud all the directions printed in bold within the boxes.
· Read slowly enough to give students time to fill in their identifying information. Pause wherever four dots appear to allow students time to follow instructions.
· Instructions outside boxes are for you and should not be read aloud. Do not deviate from these directions or answer any questions regarding the content of the test.
· DO NOT TRANSLATE THE INSTRUCTIONS OR QUESTIONS AT ANY POINT DURING TESTING. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE COLLEGE BOARD.
Calculator use
These points serve as additional reminders:
· Although each math question can be answered without a calculator, a scientific or graphing calculator is permitted and recommended.
· Sharing calculators is not permitted.
· Calculators with QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypads, with paper tape, that make noise or "talk," or that require an electrical outlet are prohibited.
· Students can be dismissed from the test and their scores can be canceled if they use prohibited calculators.
During the test
Walk around the room frequently to make sure that all students are:
· Working on the correct section of the test
· Marking answers in the appropriate section of the answer sheet
· Using calculators on math sections only
Be alert and attentive at all times while students are testing and during breaks. Do not read, grade papers, or perform any other activity not directly related to administering the test.
Breaks
There will be a 5-minute break after Section 2 and a short 1-minute stretch break after Section 4. Cell phones must remain turned off during breaks.
During the 5-minute break, students may go to the restroom, but under no circumstances should large groups of test-takers be allowed to leave the room.
During the break, ensure that students do not:
· Leave the test room without permission
· Remove test materials from the room
· Look at the test
· Use a telephone
·
Steps to take after the PSAT/NMSQT
After testing is complete, testing administrators should follow the steps below:
1. Collect test materials.
· Collect an answer sheet and test book from each student.
· Count the materials to make sure you have one answer sheet and one test book from every student.
· Check that school codes and grade levels have been filled in correctly. Take the time to flip through answer sheets to make sure students gridded their grade levels and school codes properly. This is critical for the accuracy of your school's reports.
2. Return test materials to Michael Heidelberg, Stacy Slomko or Marlin Guzman who will be in the hallways on the third floor to collect materials.
After testing is complete and the materials have been counted, sorted and returned, please:
· Thank students for their cooperation and inform them that they will be heading to period 4 once the rooms are dismissed.
· Remind students about test security—students may not discuss the test until they receive their score reports in December
LOCATIONS
Thanks so much!
Rebecca
-----Original Message-----
From: McLelland: Rebecca
Sent: Wed 10/7/2009 11:45 AM
To: McLelland: Rebecca; Andolfi : Susan; JOHNSON : DAVE; Argemil: Vivian; CRUZ-ARGEMIL : LILLIANNE; Tarr: Robert; SIGNOR : GARY; Gomes : Kristine; Otero: Victor; Lombardi : Daniel; FLORES : KARLA; PANDIT : VYOMESH; DIX : REBECCA; WAHEED : AFSHAN; Niebojeski: Mark; NORBUT :JOSEPH; RODRIGUEZ : VIVIAN; KAIER : RICHARD; RONCIN : ARLENE; THOMPSON : DALE; Muenster: Margaret; JOHNSON : CHRISTIAN; Mclelland : Jessica
Cc: McAdam : Mary; Garrick: Christoper; Czaban: Rozalia; Dahill: Robert; Smith: Thomas; ROSS : LAVETTA; SAMAHA : NANCY; Ramos: Aminda; Guzman : Marlin; Green : Laverne; Slomko: Stacy; Blumhof: Carol; Heidelberg: Michael
Subject: RE: PSAT testing administration
Hello!
The presentation regarding the PSAT administration should take approximately 5 minutes. If you would prefer me to come see you during the day (common planning, lunch, prep, duty) to quickly go over your responsibilities, I would be happy to accommodate. Please let me know your preference ASAP.
Have a great day!
~Rebecca
From: McLelland: Rebecca
Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 10:28 AM
To: Andolfi : Susan; JOHNSON : DAVE; Argemil: Vivian; CRUZ-ARGEMIL : LILLIANNE; Tarr: Robert; SIGNOR : GARY; Gomes : Kristine; Otero: Victor; Lombardi : Daniel; FLORES : KARLA; PANDIT : VYOMESH; DIX : REBECCA; WAHEED : AFSHAN; Niebojeski: Mark; NORBUT :JOSEPH; RODRIGUEZ : VIVIAN; KAIER : RICHARD; RONCIN : ARLENE; THOMPSON : DALE; Muenster: Margaret
Cc: McAdam : Mary; Garrick: Christoper; Czaban: Rozalia; Dahill: Robert; Smith: Thomas; ROSS : LAVETTA; SAMAHA : NANCY; Ramos: Aminda; Guzman : Marlin; Green : Laverne; Slomko: Stacy; Blumhof: Carol; Heidelberg: Michael
Subject: PSAT testing administration
Good morning!
You have been selected to administer the PSAT during periods 1-4 on October 14. All sophomores at PAHS will be tested and approximately 125 juniors. All testing will take place on the third floor during these periods. There will be a very brief overview of your role as the testing administrator on Monday, October 12 after 8th period and again after 9th period in the auditorium. As per administration, you will need to attend one of these training sessions.
Coaches will provide relief during periods 2-4 should you require a quick break. If you have a 4th period lunch, I have arranged for someone to cover your testing room so you can eat at your normal time. All of you will be trained accordingly so this goes off as smoothly as possible. This is a huge undertaking and I appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, please email me!
~Rebecca McLelland-Crawley
From: McLelland: Rebecca Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 1:44 PM
To: *HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH DEPT
Subject: PSAT booklets
Good afternoon! There are many copies of the College Board's informational booklets still in room 217A. Please distribute these booklets ASAP to ALL of your 10th grade students and remind them that ALL 10th graders are taking the PSAT on October 14 during periods 1-4.
Thank you so much for your help!
Rebecca
-----Original Message-----
From: McLelland: Rebecca Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 10:28 AM
To: Andolfi : Susan; JOHNSON : DAVE; Argemil: Vivian; CRUZ-ARGEMIL : LILLIANNE; Tarr: Robert; SIGNOR : GARY; Gomes : Kristine; Otero: Victor; Lombardi : Daniel; FLORES : KARLA; PANDIT : VYOMESH; DIX : REBECCA; WAHEED : AFSHAN; Niebojeski: Mark; NORBUT :JOSEPH; RODRIGUEZ : VIVIAN; KAIER : RICHARD; RONCIN : ARLENE; THOMPSON : DALE; Muenster: Margaret Cc: McAdam : Mary; Garrick: Christoper; Czaban: Rozalia; Dahill: Robert; Smith: Thomas; ROSS : LAVETTA; SAMAHA : NANCY; Ramos: Aminda; Guzman : Marlin; Green : Laverne; Slomko: Stacy; Blumhof: Carol; Heidelberg: Michael
Subject: PSAT testing administration
Good morning! You have been selected to administer the PSAT during periods 1-4 on October 14. All sophomores at PAHS will be tested and approximately 125 juniors. All testing will take place on the third floor during these periods. There will be a very brief overview of your role as the testing administrator on Monday, October 12 after 8th period and again after 9th period in the auditorium. As per administration, you will need to attend one of these training sessions. Coaches will provide relief during periods 2-4 should you require a quick break. If you have a 4th period lunch, I have arranged for someone to cover your testing room so you can eat at your normal time. All of you will be trained accordingly so this goes off as smoothly as possible. This is a huge undertaking and I appreciate your support!
If you have any questions, please email me!
~Rebecca McLelland-Crawley
From: Guzman : Marlin Sent: Mon 9/21/2009 8:41 AM To: ACQUAVELLA : CHRISTINA; BENITEZ : CAROLINA; CONNERS : CRYSTAL; JOHNSON : CHRISTIAN; MULLER : MEGHAN; SHERMAN : CARRIE; Safari : Laleh; Tarr: Robert; Bailes : Randy; Cavanaugh : Gregory; Gorka: Thomas; JOHNSON : DAVE; MATTALIANO : NEVE; MINCHUK : ILONA; PONNAPALLI : GIRIJA; KAIER : RICHARD; RONCIN : ARLENE; SIGNOR : GARY; BOUCHARD : PAUL; Kregeloh: Ernest; Terrell: Toni; THOMPSON : DALE; Cardona: Nephtaly; LEONARDIS : GINO; NORBUT :JOSEPH; Soluri : Tracy Cc: Czaban: Rozalia; Hudanish: Jeffrey Subject: PSAT MEMO FOR OCTOBER 14th
Dear Teachers,
The third floor has been selected as a testing site for the PSAT Exam. We will be seeking your cooperation to help this event run smoothly. Unfortunately, periods 1-3 classes must be reassigned to temporary locations. The tentative schedule and assignments for freshman at the Main Campus are described below:
• Students will come to the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:30
• Period 2, students will have a meeting with their class advisor in the auditorium
• Period 3, students will watch a movie with assignment